Airport Comparison
| DCA | LMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | LMR |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | FALC |
| City | Washington | Lime Acres |
| Country | United States | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 4,900 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | -28.360000, 23.440000 |
Washington (DCA) to Lime Acres (LMR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa is 12,787 kilometers (7,946 miles / 6,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Washington, it's 10:29 in Lime Acres. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,886 feet between the two airports. Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.
The return flight from Lime Acres (LMR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.